Portrait photo of Adam Thornton, Illustrator.

I’m Adam, an illustrator based in the UK, working for clients around the world.

I love bringing uplifting or spiritual stories to life through art.
My work is inspired by themes of wonder, kindness, and inner peace, creating illustrations that feel both soulful and deeply meaningful.

I am blessed to be based in Sheffield – ‘The Outdoor City’ and the greenest city in the UK. We have the biggest creative industry, outside of London! There’s lots going on here. I am also one of the organisers of the Sheffield Illustrators – a local met-up group of the Association Of Illustrators. We host meet-ups and events most months for our wonderful illustrators who live in the area.

I am blessed to be based in Sheffield – ‘The Outdoor City’ and the greenest city in the UK. We have the biggest creative industry, outside of London! There’s lots going on here. I am also one of the organisers of the Sheffield Illustrators – a local met-up group of the Association Of Illustrators. We host meet-ups and events most months for our wonderful illustrators who live in the area.

As a former teacher, I am involved with the local education scene, providing illustration workshops to young people from primary to further education ages as well as private tutoring.

You can often find me sketching in one of our many green parks or The Peak District. I also lead a devoted spiritual life under the guidance of my teacher, Sri Chinmoy.

In my children’s illustration work I try and uplift people. Seeing artwork that inspires or uplifts us in some way is so important.

Adam Thornton presenting a workshop on illustration to a group of primary school children and their parents.